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        <ExplanationTxt>LINE 15A - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, PERFORMS THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE, COMPARABLE SALARIES OF OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS AND CURRENT FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS. LINE 15B - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUTHORIZES STAFF COMPENSATION BASED ON PERFORMANCE, COMPARABLE SALARIES OF OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS AND CURRENT FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PARTS WERE AMENDED TO REFLECT AUDITED AMOUNTS AFTER AUDIT WAS COMPLETED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PARTS WERE AMENDED TO REFLECT AUDITED AMOUNTS AFTER AUDIT WAS COMPLETED.</ExplanationTxt>
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